The Freshman Advising Program was instituted by Fordham College at Rose Hill to meet the special advising needs of first-year students. It is a manifestation of the University’s commitment to cura personalis–the care of the whole person. The program pairs Fordham College at Rose Hill Freshmen with full-time Fordham College at Rose Hill faculty and administrators. Approximately 16 students are assigned to each freshman advisor, and the students meet with their advisor individually and in groups throughout the academic year. Issues covered include course planning, choosing a major, college degree requirements and policies, and strategies for academic success. The advisors meet with the students individually and discuss the students' academic schedules and midterm grades.

The FCRH Freshman Advising Program is facilitated with the help of an Executive Committee.  For the 2008-2009 academic year, the members of the Executive Committee are Michelle Bata (FCRH Dean's Office), Dr. Sarafina DeGregorio (Modern Languages and Literature), Dr. Gene Fein (Enrollment Services), Ted Harvey (FCRH Dean's Office), Dr. Gerard Iwantsch (Biological Sciences), William Moccia (FCRH '09), Dr. Robert J. Parmach (FCRH Dean's Office), Christine Schwall (FCRH '09) and Dr. Janet Sternberg (Communication and Media Studies).

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